Windows Phone Weekly Digest: March 21, 2015
News
By Seth Brodeur
published There's a lot going on in the world of Windows Phone. So much, in fact, that it is sometimes tough to catch every important story. Device rumors come and go. New apps join the Windows Phone Store, and your favorite app can get a big update with a new look or new features. Therefore, every week we will compile a list of the Windows Phone news that you just shouldn't miss.
Welcome to the "Windows Phone Weekly Digest."
Windows Phone News
- Lumia 435 now available from Microsoft Ireland
- Microsoft's Lumia 532 heading to Malaysia for March 27 launch
- Windows 10 for phone to support NFC payments similar to Apple Pay
- Microsoft Lumia 640 lands on T-Mobile site as 'Coming Soon'
- A quick look at Cortana's package tracking ability in Windows 10
- New data confirms Lumia 635's ascent to Windows Phone dominance
- Internet Explorer has a security flaw when copying masked passwords on Windows Phone (Update)
- Windows 10 for phones may include Flashlight and 'Quick Note' in its Action Center
- How to back up all of your Instagram photos automagically using IFTTT and OneDrive
- Windows Phone app developers to see revamped payments system soon
- AI Wars Part I: 'Hey Cortana is that you on my iPhone?'
- Lumia 640 and 640 XL prices for India possibly revealed ahead of launch
- Microsoft reportedly still working on Android apps to run on Windows Phone
- Poll: Do you need official apps so long as there are good third-party ones?
- Leaked screenshots show off Project Spartan on Windows 10 for phones
- More alleged screenshots of Windows 10 for phones get leaked
- Microsoft's 3D Touch 'Flyout Tile' navigation for Windows Phone leaked in a new document
- Next Windows 10 for phones build will expand to a massive number of devices
- More Lumia Denim updates reported in Australia, the Philippines and more
- Photos taken with Lumia 930 beat iPhone 6 Plus and Galaxy Note 4 in blind test
Apps
- The Chase Bank app no longer works for Windows Phone as support is now entirely cut off
- Track your favorite TV shows with PushTV for Windows Phone [Download for Windows Phone]
- Taxify for Windows Phone launches in a beta version [Download for Windows Phone]
- Instagram launches new app for iPhone else after a year of abandonment on Windows Phone
- Tubecast for Windows 8.1 lets you do more than just watch Youtube videos [Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- Radio.com Windows Phone app launches with access to over 300 CBS Radio stations [Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- MixRadio added to T-Mobile's Music Freedom list for unlimited streaming [Download for Windows Phone]
- Xbox Music for Windows Phone updated with OneDrive integration tweaks [Download for Windows Phone]
- myAT&T update for Windows Phone allows you to check your rollover data balance [Download for Windows Phone]
- Opera Mini beta update brings a more modern user interface [Download for Windows Phone]
- Instagram client 6tag picks up some more editing features to remove usertags, fix geolocation [Download for Windows Phone]
- Sound Band lets you make sound effects on Windows Phone by moving your Microsoft Band [Download for Windows Phone]
- Camera360 Sight update lets you call upon Cortana to take selfies [Download for Windows Phone]
- ESPN Hub gets a major makeover to become ESPN App on Windows Phone 8.1 [Download for Windows Phone]
- Official tastecard app for Windows Phone provides access to top restaurant deals [Download for Windows Phone]
- Lumia Camera 5.0 for PureView devices with Denim getting a small update today [Download for Windows Phone]
- Telegram Messenger Beta update brings hashtags, easier reply options [Download for Windows Phone]
- Telescope provides you with unofficial access to Twitter's Periscope [Download for Windows Phone]
- Popular Indian music streaming service Gaana continues updating their Windows Phone app [Download for Windows Phone]
- MLB at Bat has been pulled from the Windows Phone Store [Update]
Games
- Baby Toy Phone - a Windows Phone game for Tiny Tots in the crowd[Download for Windows Phone]
- Darklings for Windows Phone goes on sale to celebrate its success[Download for Windows Phone]
- 'OverVolt: crazy slot cars' premium pack is free for this week[Download for Windows Phone]
- AppCampus graduate Future Factory lands in the Windows Phone Store, free for a limited time[Download for Windows Phone]
- Glozzle - a mind blowing 3D puzzle game for Windows and Windows Phone[Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- Bubble Pirates for Windows Phone game - bursting bubbles on the high seas[Download for Windows Phone]
- Popular arena shooter Crimsonland makes its Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 debut[Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- Angry Birds celebrates its 5th birthday with Windows Phone update[Download for Windows Phone]
- PacTruck - an adventurous arcade game for Windows Phone[Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- Fight the Empire with Star Wars Rebels: Recon Missions on Windows Phone and Windows 8.1[Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- Subway Surfers takes you to Paris in latest update[Download for Windows Phone]
- Sports Jeopardy for Windows Phone - Doubling down on the Daily Double[Download for Windows Phone / Download for Windows]
- Epic Wars - a strategy Windows Phone game for planetary domination[Download for Windows Phone]
- Top Windows Phone Games from Magma Mobile
Be sure to weigh in on this week's news in the comments section. See you next week!
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